SPORTS

Wildcard weekend was all about the underdogs in the opening round of the 2014 NFL Playoffs going 4-0 against the spread (ATS) and 3-1 straight-up versus the favourites.

The dogs barked loudly in NFL’s wildcard weekend. Four out of four games, the underdogs won against the spread versus the favoured teams and three out of those four matches, those same dogs took the game straight-up setting up an another unpredictable series in the next round of the 2014 NFL Playoffs.

Sports Illustrated model Irina Shayk has posed again for Beach Bunny Swimwear in its 2014 Spring Collection. Shayk looked very attractive in the new photo shoot.

WWE Legend Shawn Michaels could come out of his retirement and face his protégé Daniel Bryan in an intriguing match-up at Wrestlemania 30, according to a source close to situation.

An uncertainty remains to dangle over Lamar Odom’s future in the NBA. Reports say that Lamar could be close to signing with the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Boston Celtics is set to send shooting guard Courtney Lee to the Memphis Grizzlies for point guard Jerryd Bayless

It is, understandably, in Floyd Mayweather’s best interest to keep his next opponent a secret for the reason that the way he unveils the fight could help make the fight popular, particularly if Mayweather is able to get a lot of attention in the mass media, pretty much like what is happening right now.

The Los Angeles Lakers might have been busy on the trading front right now, but the ball club's real target will be available two seasons from now. According to Lakerholics.com, Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak is likely preparing to acquire All-Star forward Kevin Durant, when he becomes a free agent in the summer of 2016.

Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao is willing to end his relationship with Top-Rank promoter Bob Arum in order to arrange a showdown with pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2015, the Examiner reported on Friday.

How does a player who has lost 13th straight times to another go about finding a tactic to cause a complete reversal of the circumstances?

Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will dominate the boxing world this year, earning his fourth Fighter of the Year plum of his legendary career, according to ESPN Boxing analyst Brian Campbell.

Don King, one of the most influential promoters in the history of boxing, really believed the megabuck showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. could really happen, the famous match-maker said during an interview with boxing pundit Jenna Jay of On The Ropes.

Khloe Kardashian is reportedly pregnant with Lamar Odom's child. According to a statement released by The "Keeping Up With Kardashians" star quietly announced about her pregnancy during the New Year Eve she spent with her family.

The Los Angeles Lakers are still the burning hotlines, trying to find a suitable team that would help them move All-Star power forward Pau Gasol and land another star to play alongside Kobe Bryant.

Miguel Cotto is reportedly offered a prize money of over $10 million to fight Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. But the 33-year-old Puerto Rican boxer opted to pursue discussing a bout with Sergio Martinez instead on his June 7 fight at the Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Bob Arum has recently denied rumors that Manny Pacquiao will be facing Floyd Mayweather Jr. in September 2014. The Filipino boxer will either be facing American Timothy Bradley in a rematch or Russian Ruslan Provodnikov.

Among the teams in the playoff picture, the San Diego Chargers are the most unlikely team to join the postseason wars and will get a wildcard date with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The Green Bay Packers, also not part of the picture weeks ago, play their wildcard game the same day when they host the surging San Francisco 49ers.

There are a number of great athletes who have decided to become coaches after they retired.

Chelsea FC midfield sensation Juan Mata may see his stint with the west Londoners end prematurely as Serie A side SSC Napoli are more than interested in acquiring services vis-à-vis saving his chances of having an assured spot for Spain in the World Cup.

Caroline Wozniacki got engaged to long-time boyfriend professional golfer Rory McIlroy on New Year’s Eve.

Should the struggles of the New York Knicks continue this season and spill over to the next, expect a do-over of the Carmelo Anthony situation then with his former team when the star demanded a trade from the Denver Nuggets.

Josh Hutcherson returns to his hometown in Kentucky to watch a basketball game, and the audience recognizes him with a familiar salutation.

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa is rumoured to be a target for Arsenal as they look to take the Premier League in their stride with a battered frontline.

Khloe Kardashian has made it clear that she is not getting back with Lamar Odom for good by filing a divorce from him, but would she ever consider making amends and reconciling with the former NBA player for the sake of their unborn child?

Do you believe in prophecies and predictions? Well, a netizen apparently gave a recipe for it in the recently concluded UFC 168 fight between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman.

With the trade deadline fast approaching, trade speculations surrounding Houston Rockets center Omer Asik continue to heat up, and the latest reports indicated the disgruntled center going to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Michael Koncz doused cold water over the recent hot news that the mega-fight will happen in September 2014 to immediately put an end to what was after all, a wild rumour which stemmed from a YouTube video that was posted on December 13.

The beginning of a new year marks a new engagement, at least, for one of the top power couples in sports - golfer Rory McIlroy and tennis player Caroline Wozniacki.

Maria Sharapova eases into the semi-finals of the Brisbane International after defeating Kaia Kanepi. Sharapova triumphed over the Estonian athlete with 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. She will face long-time rival Serena Williams, who beat Dominika Cibulkova in two straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, in the semi-finals of the said tournament.